EP1963727A4 - Self-lubricating swivelling coupling - Google Patents

Self-lubricating swivelling coupling

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Publication number
EP1963727A4
EP1963727A4 EP06840518A EP06840518A EP1963727A4 EP 1963727 A4 EP1963727 A4 EP 1963727A4 EP 06840518 A EP06840518 A EP 06840518A EP 06840518 A EP06840518 A EP 06840518A EP 1963727 A4 EP1963727 A4 EP 1963727A4
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Prior art keywords
self
swivelling coupling
lubricating
lubricating swivelling
coupling
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1963727A1 (en
EP1963727B1 (en
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Michel Taillon
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Taimi R&D Inc
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L27/00—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement
    • F16L27/08—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
    • F16L27/0804—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another
    • F16L27/0808—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation
    • F16L27/0812—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation with slide bearings
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L27/00—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement
    • F16L27/08—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
    • F16L27/0804—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another
    • F16L27/0808—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation
    • F16L27/0812—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation with slide bearings
    • F16L27/0816—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation with slide bearings having radial sealing
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
    • F16L3/16—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special provision allowing movement of the pipe

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Joints Allowing Movement (AREA)
  • Pivots And Pivotal Connections (AREA)
EP06840518.2A 2005-12-21 2006-12-21 Self-lubricating swivelling coupling Active EP1963727B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US75204805P 2005-12-21 2005-12-21
PCT/CA2006/002091 WO2007071047A1 (en) 2005-12-21 2006-12-21 Self-lubricating swivelling coupling

Publications (3)

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EP1963727A1 EP1963727A1 (en) 2008-09-03
EP1963727A4 true EP1963727A4 (en) 2012-12-26
EP1963727B1 EP1963727B1 (en) 2014-11-26

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EP06840518.2A Active EP1963727B1 (en) 2005-12-21 2006-12-21 Self-lubricating swivelling coupling

Country Status (9)

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US (1) US8047579B2 (en)
EP (1) EP1963727B1 (en)
CN (1) CN101365905B (en)
AU (1) AU2006326839B2 (en)
BR (1) BRPI0620175B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2633103C (en)
MX (1) MX2008008155A (en)
RU (1) RU2414642C2 (en)
WO (1) WO2007071047A1 (en)

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AU2006326839B2 (en) 2012-05-24
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BRPI0620175B1 (en) 2018-11-21
RU2008129427A (en) 2010-01-27
EP1963727B1 (en) 2014-11-26
WO2007071047A1 (en) 2007-06-28
CN101365905A (en) 2009-02-11
US20070176419A1 (en) 2007-08-02
CA2633103A1 (en) 2007-06-28
MX2008008155A (en) 2008-09-18
US8047579B2 (en) 2011-11-01
CN101365905B (en) 2010-09-08
RU2414642C2 (en) 2011-03-20
AU2006326839A1 (en) 2007-06-28
CA2633103C (en) 2015-05-05

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